Microfiber Leather - The Trend of the Future
Microfiber leather, also known as artificial leather from microfibers, is considered a new development in the artificial leather industry and a green product of the 21st century.
Nowadays, Microfiber leather is gradually becoming more popular and replacing natural leather in the garment and fashion industries...
What is Microfiber Leather?
Abbreviation for Microfiber Artificial Leather or Microfiber Leather, which is synthetic artificial leather, is made from 3 main materials: polyester fiber, polyamide fiber and PU plastic.
Using simulation technology to create a 3D structure similar to finished leather (genuine leather), Microfiber leather gives a similar surface effect but has physical properties better than real leather.
So what is better? Let's find out more!
Physical Properties of Microfiber Leather
- Feels soft and smooth like real leather, easy to maintain and clean during use.
- Higher durability, abrasion resistance, tensile strength and tear resistance than genuine leather
- Has higher breathability than real leather
- Easy to dye but less fading, good acid and alkali resistance
- Naturally antibacterial, odorless, mold and termite resistant
- Contains no harmful chemicals, is animal-derived and is environmentally friendly
- Easy to combine with other materials, widely applicable in the garment and fashion industry..
Application
Since its inception in 2004, the estimated growth rate of Microfiber leather output has been approximately 8.7% per year. In 2010, it reached 118 million m2, and in 2012, it reached 141 million m2. With many outstanding advantages in technology and efficiency, many brands producing shoes, bags, home and car furniture have switched to using Microfiber leather.
Especially in the fashion accessories manufacturing industry, genuine leather is very familiar and can be considered a guarantee for quality and durable products.
However, many brands have pioneered and switched to using Microfiber leather to bring products that are both meticulous in appearance and superior in quality, a trendy material of the future.
Currently, Leonardo has 2 products using Microfiber leather material and are very welcomed by customers: Bumbag Leo Waist Bag and Tanjun Slides Sandals , please take a look!
